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Tuesday, March 3^rd from 6:00-8:00pm at the Black Hawk County Extension office

This training is for:

• 4-H Leaders who were not able to attend the Annual Training session on December 5, 2019
• New 4-H Leaders that were not able to attend the New Volunteer Training on October 24, 2019 or wish to attend this session for additional information

All Black Hawk County 4-H Leaders who are eligible for this training will be invited to the session by email and receive further information on training deadlines, registration, and online options as applicable.  

Please read for important details: DEADLINE is JUNE 1st!

You must be certified to SHOW your animal at FAIR! You can check your certificate status on ia.4honline.com or call 319-234-6811 and we can check.

Two ways to earn your certificate:

• Do the Online YQCA Training for $12 by logging into www,yqca.org by June 1st (see more info below) or

• Attend a FACE to FACE Training for $3 at Heartland Acres, 2600 Swan Lake Blvd, Independence, IA 50644.
_ Jan. 23 - 5:00pm
_ Feb. 20 - 5:30pm
_ Mar 19 - 6:00pm
_ May 2 - 10:00am  Register with 4honline credentials and pay $3 here.

Please SIGN UP HERE!

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Seventy-four military care packages have been mailed to Iowa soldiers deployed oversees. Each care package was packed full of snacks, food, hygiene, reading and other materials soldiers often miss from home as a result of a 4-H service project. 
Two Black Hawk County 4-H clubs solicited donations, raised funds to cover the cost of mailing the packages. Youth and community volunteers organized, inventoried and packed the donations while learning about customs and ways to support United States soldiers. The Lincoln Links and Black Hawk Stars 4-H Clubs worked together along with friends and community members to serve a need they identified for care items soldiers miss most. These care packages will benefit men and women deployed from Waterloo, Hudson, Boone and surrounding communities with extras sent to share with everyone in the unit. Read more...

Black Hawk County - Dike Public Library, February 12, 2020  - 1:30 PM, Questions call 319-234-6811

See sites for other counties here.

Confinement site manure applicators and anyone interested in learning about manure issues should plan to attend a two-hour workshop offered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in January or February. These workshops are offered in cooperation with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. There is no fee to attend, but applicators will need to pay certification fees to complete certification requirements. “Iowa law requires confinement site manure applicators to attend two hours of continuing education each year of their three-year certification period or take and pass an exam once every three years,” said Dan Andersen, assistant professor, ISU Ag and Biosystems Engineering and coordinator of the manure applicator certification program.

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Congratulations to our 4-H award winners! Many 4-hers earned Record Book Keeping Awards for turning in a Record Book. Plus, many Project Awards where given for entering a Fair Project for 2 years or more along with filling out the award information paper work. Also, Excellence Awards where presented to the Senior 4-H members. Also, 4-H Alumni, Club Volunteer and Honorary Awards where given. Plus, special recognition for Leaders Years of Service! Many well deserved recipients were honored for their hard work!

Congratulations to our 2 Lions Club Winners at the Black Hawk Counties 4-H Award Banquet last Sunday night, they are Brooke Best and Will Fettkether! This award is given to outstanding 4-H club members who have developed an all-around 4-H experience. Winners have participated in a wide variety of projects, activities and demonstrated excellence in character and personal development!

And Congratulations to our Danforth "I Dare You" Award winner, Ellie Brown! The award is given to an individual who have demonstrated leadership qualities. The individual selected must have an alert and ever-growing minds, demonstrate community service, and possess excellence in character. See more winners here!

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Private Continuing Instruction Courses:
• January 7th - 1:30 PM (Pre-register, Save $5 by calling 319-234-6811)
• January 16th - ALL DAY Crop Advantage - REGISTER ONLINE HERE
• February 5th - 9:30 AM (Pre-register, Save $5 by calling 319-234-6811)
• March 10th - 7:00 PM (Pre-register, Save $5 by calling 319-234-6811)  

ALL Courses will be held at Tama Hall, Hawkeye Community College, 1501 Orange Road, Waterloo, Iowa Read more

CROP ADVANTAGE (All Day) ONLINE REGISTRATION:
Early registration for each location is $50; late registration made less than seven days prior to the meeting or on-site is $60. Registration includes lunch, printed proceedings booklet, private pesticide applicator recertification and CCA credits. REGISTER ONLINE HERE  or call 515-294-6429 or anr@iastate.edu 

Private Continuing Instruction Courses Registration:
Call Extension Office 319-234-6811 in advance $20. At the door $25. See Brochure for Private Pesticide Applicator Recertification

Download Brochure and Registration Form here. 

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